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Stakeholders split over expanding cannabis access after federal budget changes, board heard
Summary
Board staff reported that attendees at the Nov. 19 roundtable expressed opposing views — from calls to expand product availability to those urging caution to preserve compliance in the regulated market — and repeatedly raised youth‑access prevention as a priority.
Board staff summarized a range of views from the roundtable about recent federal budget/farm‑bill changes and how they might affect hemp‑derived THC in the marketplace. Some participants said the changes could justify expanding product availability; others argued for caution given "the strong compliance rates seen in the regulated market."
Speakers repeatedly flagged youth access and exposure as central concerns and urged closer research and monitoring of market changes. Kristin Haley told the caucus that many attendees called for stronger public‑health systems for any intoxicating substance "regardless of legality or source," reflecting a cross‑sector call for coordinated monitoring and prevention.
